play yard?

I've been looking into purchasing a play yard but now I'm rethinking buying one. Are the really necessary? My MIL has one shes going to be using for at her house, I can't really think of anything else it's good for. I would get one with a changing spot and everything.

Any ideas? Whose getting a play yard and what are you planning on using it for? I hate to spend 100 bucks or more on something I might not use much? What do you think?

I've been looking into purchasing a play yard but now I'm rethinking buying one. Are the really necessary? My MIL has one shes going to be using for at her house, I can't really think of anything else it's good for. I would get one with a changing spot and everything.

Any ideas? Whose getting a play yard and what are you planning on using it for? I hate to spend 100 bucks or more on something I might not use much? What do you think?

I may be the only one, but i had a pack n play with my first and rarely used it. We had a bassinet and transitioned baby to crib immediately after he outgrew that which was about 2-3 months. My mom has a crib and my mil has a pack n play at her house and most hotels have a crib so we rarely used it.

I may be the only one, but i had a pack n play with my first and rarely used it. We had a bassinet and transitioned baby to crib immediately after he outgrew that which was about 2-3 months. My mom has a crib and my mil has a pack n play at her house and most hotels have a crib so we rarely used it.

Our guy will be sleeping in the pack and play for the first few months. We didn't want to move his crib in our room. We figured it would be good to have for when we travel too. My mother in law swears that it is also a good thing to have when I'm alone and need somewhere safe to place baby if i have to run the bathroom etc. We just bought the basic one, not one with a napper or changing table. Hope that helps!

Our guy will be sleeping in the pack and play for the first few months. We didn't want to move his crib in our room. We figured it would be good to have for when we travel too. My mother in law swears that it is also a good thing to have when I'm alone and need somewhere safe to place baby if i have to run the bathroom etc. We just bought the basic one, not one with a napper or changing table. Hope that helps!

we bought one for this little one due November 19. I had one with both of my older children. in the beginning I use it by the bed as a bassinet and when little one gets older I set it in the living area for the baby to have a safe place to play. we have worn ours out every time and bought a new one for each child. I think they are good investments but that's just my opinion.

we bought one for this little one due November 19. I had one with both of my older children. in the beginning I use it by the bed as a bassinet and when little one gets older I set it in the living area for the baby to have a safe place to play. we have worn ours out every time and bought a new one for each child. I think they are good investments but that's just my opinion.

I have a cradle, bassinet, crib and pack n play. ... The pack n play will probably stay in the truck for when we go to my in-laws for long periods of time or my sisters... Other then that, it'll only really be used when he's older and i'm trying to vacuum or something and need him in a safe spot out of the way for 10-20 minutes.

I have a cradle, bassinet, crib and pack n play. ... The pack n play will probably stay in the truck for when we go to my in-laws for long periods of time or my sisters... Other then that, it'll only really be used when he's older and i'm trying to vacuum or something and need him in a safe spot out of the way for 10-20 minutes.

I purchased one for my oldest two and we loved it. We used it in our camper when we went camping, for overnight at the grandparents and at our house. When at home I used as a safe spot when I was cleaning or running to the bathroom. We often used it outside as well when we were gardening or doing flower beds. It was nice to have a safe secure spot for the baby and have baby near us. We did get one for this baby as well. We don't camp anymore but I like having it for traveling and a safe spot. We have a crib and cradle as well so it won't be a primary sleeping spot. You can find them in great shape at baby consignment stores or Craigslist or yardsales.

I purchased one for my oldest two and we loved it. We used it in our camper when we went camping, for overnight at the grandparents and at our house. When at home I used as a safe spot when I was cleaning or running to the bathroom. We often used it outside as well when we were gardening or doing flower beds. It was nice to have a safe secure spot for the baby and have baby near us. We did get one for this baby as well. We don't camp anymore but I like having it for traveling and a safe spot. We have a crib and cradle as well so it won't be a primary sleeping spot. You can find them in great shape at baby consignment stores or Craigslist or yardsales.

I didn't buy one with my son (2.5) UNTIL he started chewing his crib like crazy and then I bought one for him to sleep in so I wouldn't worry about him eating all that varnish! Also, I mistakenly thought that the large part vibrated and played music which I thought would help him sleep because I was at my wits end and he was a terrible sleeper until about 23 months. Turns out it was only the bassinet part that vibrated and played music and I never really used it much. I have lent it out to friends more than I have used it. BUT I think that I will use it with my second for daytime naps and just to keep her safe and away from her curious brother when I am trying to get things done.

I didn't buy one with my son (2.5) UNTIL he started chewing his crib like crazy and then I bought one for him to sleep in so I wouldn't worry about him eating all that varnish! Also, I mistakenly thought that the large part vibrated and played music which I thought would help him sleep because I was at my wits end and he was a terrible sleeper until about 23 months. Turns out it was only the bassinet part that vibrated and played music and I never really used it much. I have lent it out to friends more than I have used it. BUT I think that I will use it with my second for daytime naps and just to keep her safe and away from her curious brother when I am trying to get things done.

We have two levels to our house and got one with changer for our downstairs mostly for him to nap in and to also change him on. Our upstairs is pretty big as well and his room on the other level of the upper floor so we got one with a changer for our room. Partly for him to sleep in when he outgrows the bassinet (DD was too long by 3 weeks since she was a little giant) and partly to have a place to change him in our bedroom that will be easy on my back/joints.

We have two levels to our house and got one with changer for our downstairs mostly for him to nap in and to also change him on. Our upstairs is pretty big as well and his room on the other level of the upper floor so we got one with a changer for our room. Partly for him to sleep in when he outgrows the bassinet (DD was too long by 3 weeks since she was a little giant) and partly to have a place to change him in our bedroom that will be easy on my back/joints.

I get a ton of use out of mine. Baby slept in the top bassinet part for the first few months then I put it in the family room and she would nap in there sometimes or I would put her in there if I needed to run to the bathroom or something and I knew she was safe. We also took it camping and on trips. Great item to have

I get a ton of use out of mine. Baby slept in the top bassinet part for the first few months then I put it in the family room and she would nap in there sometimes or I would put her in there if I needed to run to the bathroom or something and I knew she was safe. We also took it camping and on trips. Great item to have

We're getting one. However she'll be in our room (cosleeping) so her dresser and changing table are as well. Since my husband sleeps during the day we're getting one to keep in the living room so we don't disturb him in that part of the house.

We're getting one. However she'll be in our room (cosleeping) so her dresser and changing table are as well. Since my husband sleeps during the day we're getting one to keep in the living room so we don't disturb him in that part of the house.

I never had one w/ my first; we just had one at his grandparents house for visits but I didn't find it necessary however I did also have a bassinet (for the first 6 weeks in our room) and a changing table in his room

I never had one w/ my first; we just had one at his grandparents house for visits but I didn't find it necessary however I did also have a bassinet (for the first 6 weeks in our room) and a changing table in his room

We loves ours with DD. It had the built in changing table which was nice and we still use that part. When DD was little, she would take all her naps in her pack n play but sleep in her crib at night. Worked great for us!

We loves ours with DD. It had the built in changing table which was nice and we still use that part. When DD was little, she would take all her naps in her pack n play but sleep in her crib at night. Worked great for us!

I don't plan to get one. We have a crib, a hanging hammock-crib for our room and to move around the house (we bought it in Mexico) and my sister's giving us a bassinet. For out infrequent trips and for when she's at the sitter, a portable pop-up bed is what we'll be using. A play yard is just to big and bulky for us to store, and we wouldn't be able to take it the plane for trips nor would it fit in the car for closer trips.

I don't plan to get one. We have a crib, a hanging hammock-crib for our room and to move around the house (we bought it in Mexico) and my sister's giving us a bassinet. For out infrequent trips and for when she's at the sitter, a portable pop-up bed is what we'll be using. A play yard is just to big and bulky for us to store, and we wouldn't be able to take it the plane for trips nor would it fit in the car for closer trips.

I plan on purchasing a pack and play. For me, the bassinet and changer will be extra convenient for the first few months. After, it can be used for a safe play area while i move around. Sounds like a great investment to fit my needs.

I plan on purchasing a pack and play. For me, the bassinet and changer will be extra convenient for the first few months. After, it can be used for a safe play area while i move around. Sounds like a great investment to fit my needs.

We only use ours as a place for dd to sleep at my MILs and we take it when we are staying the night someplace else. But it stays at MILs house 99% of the time and we just get it from her when we need it. We won't be buying one for our house with this baby.

We only use ours as a place for dd to sleep at my MILs and we take it when we are staying the night someplace else. But it stays at MILs house 99% of the time and we just get it from her when we need it. We won't be buying one for our house with this baby.

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